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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1934
Page
9
Henry McLemore previews the welterweight bout between Barney Ross and Jimmy McLarnin set for May 28. The piece notes Ross aims for health money and revenge, while McLarnin brings experience and punching power. It recalls past Jewish boxers affected by McLarnin and contrasts styles and odds.
Texas A&M opened Southwest Conference baseball with a 59 to 3 victory over Baylor in College Station. Jake Mooty pitched for the Aggies as Baylor managed only three hits.
Esker Eck Curtis resigns after six years at Ranger to coach Electra high, following strong showings including 1932 Oil Belt title and near state contention in 1933. His Notre Dame system is expected to boost Electra in next Texas Interscholastic League races.
A syndicated AP list of boxing results across cities including Abe Feldman outpointing Vic Livan in Boston, Patsy Pirroni KOing Larry Rawson in Boston, Adolph Winter stopping Jack Fae in Chicago, and other bouts in Newcastle, Bradford, Hot Springs, Albany, Bethlehem, and New Orleans with notable weigh-ins and non-title actions.
In the ninth inning the team threatened to tie the score, creating a tense finish as spectators watched closely for a possible comeback.
Amarillo area stations will live air the Chicago White Sox versus Pittsburgh Pirates game by remote from Tucumcari New Mexico at 3 30 Amarillo Time Cal Farley the noted sportscaster will host the broadcast Officials moved quickly to cover the match due to seating shortages promising one of the territory s largest crowds in history The teams have been putting on lively exhibitions on their eastern tour ahead of the clash Fans expect a decisive contest.
Multiple city briefs report on spring training outcomes with Cardinals and Browns returning to St Louis after Florida camps, each side closing Grapefruit League schedules. Phillies host Athletics at Baker Bowl as Reds gear up for opener under Bob O Farrell while Si Johnson to pitch. Giants optimistic on hitting power as Bill Terry comments. White Sox goal is late season upgrade led by Al Simmons as they near Chicago.
Flop Harris, rookie with the Dallas Steers, is slated for a mound workout as the Steers meet the Kansas City Blues in Franklin. It is the fourth and final game of the series. the Blues have won two of the first three. Shine Cortaza was released unconditionally by the Steers.
National League experts pick the Giants to win the 1934 race with 40 of 97 votes while the Cubs are tabbed to challenge for the top spot. Cardinals 13, Pirates 9, Braves 1, with Dodgers Phillies and Reds projected to finish as last year.
Local sports brief notes Cockrell Lokey versus West Point Bervice on tonight's schedule. Both teams seek a win to boost standings, with fans urged to attend and cheer on the matchup.
Tony Herrera from El Paso Texas trains in Fort Worth in preparation for his April 20 title bout with Barney Ross. The brown symphony fighter, in excellent condition after three weeks of road work in New Mexico, will spar daily with partners including his brother Spike. Herrera says a broken rib from last winter is fully healed.
Big Baer Max and his brother Buddy depart Sacramento for New York to prepare for a June 14 title fight with Primo Camera. Manager Ancil Hoffman and trainer Mike Cantwell accompany the entourage, which plans Atlantic City training starting May 1 ahead of the bout.
Baseball results from exhibitions show New York and Cleveland games with varied scores while several matchups are listed for today. The schedule includes Washington Boston in Washington and Birmingham Alabama with Detroit. Atlanta Cleveland and New York Chicago at multiple sites.
Oklahoma City Indians may gain mound strength as Vernon Kennedy returns to the Athletics and Otto Nicholas could be recalled from the coast. Tulsa Oilers continue practice games after series with Oklahoma City last weekend.
Fort Worth preparation for April 20 21 crowds grows as Barney Ross defends his 140 pound title against Tony Herrera in a Friday bout and the Texas Derby 10 000 purse headlines the weekend. The two day festival attracts reporters from 50 papers across Texas Oklahoma and Louisiana with high hotel bookings and strong advance ticket sales. Herrera a longtime light and junior welter contender faces Ross in a potentially torrid exchange noted for club fighting.
Greensboro hosts a set of matchups including Chattanooga New York versus Chattanooga, Richmond Brooklyn versus Richmond, and Macon Cincinnati versus Atlanta with various league designations and locations noted for each pairing.
Opening day nears as Galveston infielders Melay English Robert Shaw and Fausett shine in drills. Houston Buffaloes travel to Austin for a game with the Texas Longhorns while San Antonio Missions cope with injuries and roster questions.
The United Press summary lists multiple wrestling results from New York Kansas City Dallas Hollywood Minneapolis Tulsa and Chehalis. Notable outcomes include Londos Szabo Sonnenberg McArthur Savoldi Coleman Raines McMillen Lopez and others with wins draws and a overweight match. Also reports drownings of Warren Bowen Louie Swiggert and Juanita Riley after a car plunge on the Cowlita River. a note claims 1806 auto production was four cars.
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